Helena

Shifting

In trying to classify this latest piece of art, I came across a list of 49 so called “painting styles and techniques. I did not know that I could choose from 49 techniques and styles. This list includes the various art media that can be used. Media include watercolor, oil, acrylic, oil paint, pastels (oilContinue reading “Shifting”

Don’t Be a Boob, Support one Instead

Fall is a lovely time of year when the weather starts to cool, the leaves start changing colors, and we gear up for a variety of holiday celebrations. Let our celebration plans not overlook those who have fought or are still fighting Cancer. During October, Breast Cancer Awareness month, nlightn notecards celebrates GoLisey with thisContinue reading “Don’t Be a Boob, Support one Instead”

Trust the Magic of Beginnings

I got stuck! You know how that is? Well I am sorting it out. It’s not that I am in yet ANOTHER life transition or am I? All I know is that I have one foot in the planning, organizing, administrative, execution side of life and another in the creative, playful, boundary less side. WhatContinue reading “Trust the Magic of Beginnings”

Wild and Free

Shortly after a friend’s mother passed away, a yellow butterfly landed on her shoulder. I was inspired AND intrigued. In an earlier blog, I posted a series of butterflies that I had been working on for a special project. Butterflies symbolize change and transformation. And in grand style, I might add. The yellow butterfly symbolizesContinue reading “Wild and Free”

Living Life in Technicolor

Until I met my husband, my life was pretty black and white. Don’t get me wrong, I am not complaining about my upbringing but things like camping, backpacking, rock climbing, cross-country drives to the Grand Canyon, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone and places in between, were all novelties. He introduced color that I didn’t know was missing.Continue reading “Living Life in Technicolor”

Art as Therapy

With Spring soon to give way to Summer, hot and humid summer, I completed this season’s gardening in ample time to relax and enjoy my back yard garden. Sadly, some unexpected issues have caused me to undo most of my Spring gardening. While waiting for a landscape crew to help move and replant some ofContinue reading “Art as Therapy”

Freedoms Ring

The meaning of Memorial Day weekend, the traditional kickoff to summer, is often blurred by trips to the beach or other favorite vacation spots. With all the accompanying events, let us not forget to pause and remember that we are free to celebrate this weekend and the summer that follows because of those who foughtContinue reading “Freedoms Ring”

It’s SPRING!!!!

Weeeha. Can you believe it? We are days away from Spring. I have been waiting to feel light and airy for months now. And here we are. Last spring I played with Daffodils and Irises. Why I bypassed the Cherry Blossom, I do not know. Having lived in the DC area most of my life,Continue reading “It’s SPRING!!!!”

Without Valentine’s Day, February would be…well…

January. And what a tedious month was January. It felt like we were living the same day every day like in the Bill Murray movie, Groundhog Day. At first I thought this feeling was coming off of the holidays and the usual doldrums that accompany packing up decorations, uncluttering and reorganizing. Or perhaps it wasContinue reading “Without Valentine’s Day, February would be…well…”

Let it snow!

I made 2 special cards for Christmas 2020. One a Snowman, the other a Bird. Each one teased my creativity while offering different reflections. The Snowman. Consider that for one season in the year, the Snowman braves the elements. Alas, in the end, it melts away, leaving memories of good cheer and loads of funContinue reading “Let it snow!”